IN THE GARDEN
A winter’s day By Lisa Cullen “All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray... California dreaming on such a winter’s day” —“California Dreamin’” by John and Michelle Phillips
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t may seem there’s no huge difference from one Santa Barbara season to the next. We always have the most glorious weather during the holidays, particularly on New Year’s Day. Which I’m sure is part of some divine plan so we can show off to all of our friends and family in colder climes. But, for planting and garden planning purposes, there are some important things we can do in winter to ensure a sensational spring. 44
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Garden Planning
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” —Abraham Lincoln Before you go charging around to every nursery in town, spend some time envisioning what it is you want to achieve. Make a file, a Pinterest board, or whatever suits you. There’s no need for a drawing, just gather some images of the look you’re going for. I suggest planting an edible garden as part of the vision. With everyone spending more time at home there’s been a big resurgence in homegrown food. Make
lists of what fruits and vegetables you and your family like to eat as a starting point. Almost every garden has room for a few fruit trees and a small vegetable plot. Even if you’re going to have someone else do the work, have photos ready of what it is you like. It’s your garden, after all, and should be to your taste and aesthetic. Grab this opportunity and tap into your creative side.
Preparation
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success” —Alexander Graham Bell W W W. F O O D – H O M E . C O M
